Eagle Lake, TX vs Plains, TX

Plains is moderately more affordable than Eagle Lake, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Eagle Lake scores 76 compared to 68 for Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Lake is $1,106/month compared to $858/month in Plains — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plains has cheaper rent, Eagle Lake actually has lower median home values ($110,700 vs $112,500).

Median household income in Eagle Lake is $71,684 compared to $74,187 in Plains (-3.4%). Plains offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Lake spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Plains.